Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

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Job Title

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Location

Weston

Facility

CC Florida Weston

Department

Anesthesiology-Cleveland Clinic Florida

Job Code

000143

Shift

Days

Schedule

7 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Job Summary

Working under the direction of a Staff Anesthesiologist, administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery. Monitors the patient's physical reaction to the anesthetic and informs the physician of any adverse condition. Administers emergency measures when complications arise.

Job Details

Responsibilities :

• Obtains a comprehensive patient history and performs relevant elements of a physical exam.
• Discusses findings and anesthetic plan with anesthesiologist before induction of anesthesia.
• Reviews patient's condition with anesthesiologist immediately prior to induction of anesthesia.
• This includes changes in patient's condition, review of administration of any pre-anesthesia medication, selection of anesthetic agent and technique.
• Pretests and calibrates anesthesia delivery systems.
• Administers anesthetic drugs, adjuvant drugs and accessory drugs.
• Assists anesthesiologist with the implementation of medically accepted monitoring techniques, epidural anesthetic procedures, spinal anesthetic procedures and other regional anesthetic techniques.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action for abnormal patient responses during anesthesia, including resuscitation, until patient regains control of vital functions.
• Administers blood, blood products and supportive fluids. Provides post-anesthesia recovery care to the patient for as long as necessary, keeping anesthesiologist informed as to the patient's progress.
• Displays title of Anesthesiology Assistant as a means of identifying the individual's authority to practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

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